Economics

COSSPP Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence

Published: | 1:00 pm | Posted in: Alumni News, Faculty/Staff, News, Students

Established as the College of Social Sciences in the fall of 1973 as part of a university-wide academic reorganization, our college began with just five departments: economics, geography, government (now political science), sociology, and urban and regional planning.

There’s been much growth over the years, with 12 departments and interdisciplinary programs now housed within the college, along with 11 centers and institutes.

Looking Back with COSSPP: Department of Economics

Published: | 8:00 am | Posted in: Faculty/Staff, News

Florida State University’s Department of Economics is the largest in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy at Florida State University. Economics has a long and impressive history at Florida State University. The first economics-related course, Political Economy, was taught in 1899 when FSU was known as the Seminary West of the Suwannee River. In 1926, the Department of Commerce and Economics was established at the Florida State College for Women, and in 1947, the department became two separate units. 

Florida State University Honors 37 COSSPP Student Leaders through Torchbearer 100 Program

Published: | 10:00 am | Posted in: News, Students

The Division of Student Affairs at Florida State University proudly honored the 2024 inductee class for the Torchbearer 100 program during a celebration on April 15 at the FSU Student Union. Of the entire inductee class, 37 COSSPP students were among them. The Torchbearer 100 program is a longstanding tradition which recognizes a diverse group of 100 undergraduate students who have shown exceptional leadership and achievement during their collegiate careers.

COSSPP Student Elected Student Body President for 2024-2025

Published: | 5:20 pm | Posted in: News, Students

Jackson Boisvert – dual major in Economics and Political Science – was elected as FSU’s Student Body President for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. The Student Body President, elected by their fellow students each spring semester, administers and enforces all laws of the Student Body.  In the position, Boisvert will also work to create programs that […]